1999 Pokemon Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holo Charizard #4 PSA 9 MINT

Arguably the most recognizable and iconic trading card ever released, the 1st Edition Base Set Shadowless Charizard has captivated the minds and imaginations of millions of collectors since Wizards of the Coast unleashed it upon an unsuspecting audience. Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, the strength and power of Charizard are articulated through the draconian design Arita crafted, making this easily the most recognizable Pokemon card ever made. The subtle differences inherent in this 1st Edition printing over the subsequent unlimited run, such as the lighter fire-type card colorations, sharper line work, and deeper colors on Charizard itself, truly set it apart from the more mass-produced alternative. Said to have been made with only a ten-to-one print run of unlimited to 1st Edition copies, the scarcity of this printing has only furthered the constant demand for it, creating a perfect storm of artistic merit and popularity. The mascot on the cover of the original Pokemon Red Game Boy video game, Charizard, was the final evolution for the ever-popular starter Pokemon Charmander, which prospective Pokemon trainers overwhelmingly favored over Squirtle and Bulbasaur. As a result, almost every person with even a passing knowledge of the Pokemon franchise knows of Charizard, making it one of the most popular characters they have ever released. The card that every child on the playground wanted to own, the Base Set Charizard, was the only Pokemon card to boast 100 attack power, meaning it could make short work of every other card it battled. A truly magnificent piece of Pokemon history, the overwhelming popularity of this card had helped it reach heights that fans never imagined when it was initially released.